Price: $ BYO
Style: Casual eatery in a strip mall, cooking soul food classics with care and conviction. The dining area is simple—six red booths facing a large window with a view of traffic buzzing by on busy Route 27.

The Scoop: After years of working in catering, owner Ariene Wilson and her husband, Arman, opened Down Home Cookin (hold the apostrophe) in late 2016. The couple’s warm welcome can be felt whether they’re behind the counter or in the kitchen.

Heads Up: A lunch special is offered on weekdays; options range from $7-$9. For speedier pickup, call your order in. Weekend specials such as chicken and waffles are sometimes available. Down Home Cookin also caters.